Battery Connections; Models With Electric Starter; Models Without Electric Starter - Honda BF15A Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION
BATTERY CONNECTIONS
Honda BF15Aoutboard motor produces a 12-volt, 6-ampere battery-charging
current and are equipped for connection to a 12-volt battery. The battery-
charging circuit is protected by a 15-ampere fuse located in the engine
compartment.
The outboard motor's 12-volt output is intended for battery charging only.
Lights and electrical accessories for the boat should be connected to the
battery.
WIRES TO BOAT LIGHTING
AND ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
BATTERY CABLES
12-VOLT BAlTERY
FROM OUTBOARD MOTOR
Models With Electric Starter
These models are equipped with battery cables. The positive (+) cable has a
red band at the battery connector. The negative (-) cable has a black band at
the battery connector.
For electric starter operation, use a 12-volt battery with an ampere-hour rating
of at least 40 Ah.
Models Without Electric Starter
These models are equipped with a 12-volt dc battery-charging receptacle and
a plug which can be wired
to a 12-volt battery to power lights and electrical
accessories for the boat.
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